2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Canonize \Can"on*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Canonized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Canonizing}.] [F. canoniser or LL. canonizare, fr. L. canon.. See {Canon}.] 1. (Eccl.) To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket was canonized. [1913 Webster] 2. To glorify; to exalt to the highest honor. [1913 Webster] Fame in time to come canonize us. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To rate as inspired; to include in the canon.[R.] [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: canonized adj : accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing [syn: {canonised}, {glorified}]
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